We are down to the final two, as the Panthers and the Storm fight it out to decide the 2024 premiers. Melbourne will be looking to add a fifth trophy to their cabinet, while the Panthers are chasing four in a row – here is how each team is shaping up. Grand Final: Melbourne vs Penrith at Accor Stadium: 7.
30pm AEDT , Sunday October 6 Storm : Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Will Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4.
Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7.
Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10.
Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13.
Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16.
Lazarus Vaalepu 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Grant Anderson 19.
Joe Chan 20. Kane Bradley 21. Tepai Moeroa 22.
Sua Faalogo While disappointed to lose man mountain Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Melbourne are vowing their “next man up” mentality will ensure the prop’s role is ably covered in Sunday’s grand final against Penrith. Asofa-Solomona failed in his bid to have a grade three careless high tackle charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary, meaning he will be on the sidelines for the Accor Stadium premiership decider. Melbourne’s Tui Kamikamica is into the starting front row, with Lazarua Vaalepu joining Christian Welch on the bench.
Craig Bellamy said Joe Chan could be elevated from the reserves ahead of Vaalepu but it appears he will stick with his 1-17 line-up. The Skip chats all things Grand Final week, shutting out outside noise & putting their best foot forward on Sunday ⚡️ Hear.
